Panera Bread Manager South Road Poughkeepsie NY

Doherty Enterprises; Knapps Corner (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision, FSA)

Flexible scheduling

Paid Time Off

401k with company match

Paid, on the job leadership training

Meal and cafe discounts

Dining perks across brands

Discounts with partner brands

Real advancement opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Doherty Enterprises is seeking a Restaurant Manager for Panera Bread in Knapps Corner, New York. The role requires overseeing daily operations, developing future leaders, and ensuring a welcoming environment for guests and associates. Responsibilities include maintaining food quality, training staff, and meeting business goals. Candidates should have 1 to 3 years of management experience, strong leadership, and a passion for guest service. Benefits include competitive pay, health care, and meal discounts.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of restaurant or retail management experience.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• Passion for guest service and team development.
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced environment.
• ServSafe Food certification a plus, training provided.

Responsibilities

• Lead day to day cafe operations ensuring warm guest experience.
• Uphold Panera food quality, safety, and service standards.
• Hire, train, coach high performing cafe team.
• Drive sales, labor efficiency, and cost controls.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Guest Service

Team Development

Fast-paced Environment

Job description

Position & Perks

Restaurant Manager – Panera Bread

At Panera Bread, we believe food should be good for you—and so should your career. We are hiring Restaurant Managers who lead with heart, inspire their teams, and create welcoming cafe environments where guests and associates feel valued.

As a Panera Bread Restaurant Manager, you will oversee daily cafe operations, develop future leaders, and help deliver the fresh food and friendly service Panera is known for.

What We Offer

• Competitive management pay
• Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision, FSA)
• Flexible scheduling to support work life balance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k with company match
• Paid, on the job leadership training
• Meal and cafe discounts
• Dining perks across all our brands
• Discounts with partner brands including Verizon, Dell, gyms, and more
• Real advancement and long term career growth opportunities
• WOW a Friend Foundation – Employee Assistance Program

Responsibilities

What You Will Do

Operational Excellence and Guest Experience

• Lead day to day cafe operations while ensuring a consistently warm and welcoming guest experience
• Uphold Panera food quality, safety, and service standards
• Ensure compliance with company policies and all local, state, and federal regulations

People and Culture Leadership

• Hire, train, coach, and develop a high performing cafe team
• Foster a people first culture built on respect, teamwork, and growth
• Empower Assistant Managers, Shift Supervisors, and associates to succeed and advance

Business and Financial Management

• Drive sales, labor efficiency, and cost controls to meet business goals
• Support financial performance through planning, execution, and accountability
• Protect company assets and maintain strong operational controls

Community and Brand Engagement

• Represent Panera Bread within the local community
• Support cafe marketing initiatives and guest engagement efforts
• Live Panera mission of serving food with purpose every day

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 plus years of restaurant or retail management experience
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills
• Passion for guest service and team development
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced environment
• ServSafe Food certification a plus, training provided

If you are ready to lead with purpose and grow your career with a brand that values people and quality, apply today to become a Restaurant Manager at Panera Bread.